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Jacksonville is home to five Fortune 1000 and three Fortune 500 company

headquarters. More than 80 local companies have national or divisional

headquarters in Northeast Florida.

5 FORTUNE

1000 3 FORTUNE

500

80+ NATIONAL OR DIVISIONAL

HEADQUARTERS

With assistance from economic development leaders in the region and the lure of a better lifestyle, we chose Northeast Florida for our operations because it allows us to work where we want - close to the beach and ocean.

– Tim Hale, Co-Founder, Coastal Cloud

WHY Northeast Florida?

Jacksonville turned

out to be the most cost

effective location for us

to actually set up our

data center.– Jane Landon, Chief Technology Officer,Web.com

Corporate IT Operations

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Software Development

Areas of EXCELLENCE

The Region’s Leading Information Technology Employers

Forbes ranked Jacksonville as one of the

Fastest Growing Regions for High-Tech Jobs

JAXUSA Partnership’s regional focus includes seven Northeast Florida counties.

With1.7millionresidents,theregionoffersendlessopportunitiesandasuperior

quality of life. The Jacksonville area continues to experience positive growth

as more people discover its perfect balance between business opportunities and lifestyle.

Employees

BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH – Banking and Investments 7,700

FLORIDA BLUE – Health Insurance 7,000

CITI – Consumer Finance 4,500

JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION – Contact Lens Manufacturing 2,500

DEUTSCHE BANK – Global Technology and Operations Center 2,250

CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE – Insurance 1,040

Companies with Large Information Technology Operations

Employees

AT&T – Telecommunications 2,600

BLACK KNIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES – Title Insurance and IT Solutions 2,400

WEB.COM – Website Designers and Online Marketing 2,000

FANATICS – E-Commerce Retailer 1,500

FIS – Banking Services Software Provider 1,300

C2C SOLUTIONS – Health Care Payment Processing Solutions 500

CSX TECHNOLOGY – Logistics and Distribution Technology 500

SS&C ADVENT – Investment Management Software 500

OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE IT – Healthcare Managed Services 450

ORACLE – Software Development 400

AVAILITY – Healthcare Information Networking 350

BEELINE – Workforce Management SaaS Solutions 250

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Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

100+

NON-STOP DAILY FLIGHTS

DIRECT U.S. AIRPORTS

Affordable Construction &Real Estate

The cost of constructing new facilities in Jacksonville is18% LOWER THAN

U.S. AVERAGE

Realestateleaseratesarebelowmostmajormetroareas, averaging $19.22 per square foot for office and $4.82 per square foot for industrial space.

Positive Tax Advantages

STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX

TAXES ON FOREIGN INCOMENO CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX

TAXES ON INVENTORIES

STRATEGIC Business Location

Category 3 Category 4 Category 5

Major Southeast Landfalling HurricanesCategory 3 and Above

(1899-2018)

Tucked away in the westernmost point of the East Coast, Jacksonville is the

least likely place on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts to experience a hurricane.

Due to a “recurvature effect,”stormsheadingtowardJacksonvilleareinfluenced

bytheBermudahighpressuresystemfromthewestandaredrivennorthward.in Infrastructure Improvements

MILLION

$300

I-10HW-1 I-95

JAX is emerging as a tech market and the newest network access point

connecting to Latin America. JAXhasbecomeacablelandingdestinationasnewsubmarinefibercablesarecomingashore.

30+

The newly constructed cable landing stations enhance the region’s existing robust fiber connectivity by the intersection of fiber-rich corridors along:

MOST CONNECTED NETWORK ACCESS POINT PROVIDING A

DIGITAL EXPRESSWAY BETWEEN THE U.S.

AND FAST-GROWING ECONOMIES IN LATIN

AMERICA

International Network Access Point providing a

digital expressway that connects to 32 countries.

JAX NAP

3 RAIL LINES, 3 INTERSTATES & U.S. HIGHWAY 1

Connecting to JAX instead of traditional cities like Atlanta and Miami can save customers 20-30%.

REDUCED RISK LOWER COST

provides reliable connectivity through

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Northeast Florida is a TALENT MAGNET

Median Information Technology Salaries in Jacksonville

Young and Dynamic WorkforceNortheast Florida’s population is more than 1.76 million and the total workforce

is comprised of 845,000 people. The median age in Jacksonville is 38.8, providing

a young and dynamic workforce equal in age to the national average and four

years lower than the Florida average.

Steady Growth RatesWithasteadypopulation and labor force growth rate of 1.7 percent, the

JacksonvilleeconomyisgrowingandthrivingbetterthanFloridaandtheU.S.overall.

Recognized Market for Education AttainmentJacksonvillewasrankedbySiteSelectionGroup as the 4th fastest growing

market for Bachelor’s Education Attainment in the U.S.

DataFox ranked Jacksonville as the

#2 Best City for Tech (Outside of CA and NY)

Forbes ranked Jacksonville in the

Top 10 Cities Attracting

College Grads

Computer and Information Research Scientists $98,300

Computer and Information Systems Managers $121,200

Computer Network Architects $73,200

Computer Network Support Specialists $59,400

Computer Programmers $85,600

Computer Systems Analysts $79,000

Computer User Support Specialists $46,000

Database Administrators $83,800

Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,800

Software Developers, Applications $90,200

Software Developers, Systems Software $101,800

Web Developers $61,100

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Home to the #6 “Top High School” Jacksonville is home to Stanton College Prep, the #6 nationally ranked

high school on Newsweek’s “America’s Top High Schools” list.

One of the Best Places to Attend College There are more than 20 colleges, universities and community colleges in the area with a

total enrollment of more than 63,000 students. The American Institute of Economic Research

ranked Jacksonville 17 out of 360 mid-sized cities that are the best places to attend college.

OUTSTANDING Educational Opportunities The U.S. Census Bureau ranked Jacksonville in the

Top 20 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas

CKSONVILLE,

Cost of Living Index

Source: C2ER, Cost of Living Study 2018

AFFORDABLE Cost of Living

University of North Florida (UNF) 16,776 210 3,231 691

Jacksonville University (JU) 4,213 -- 706 467

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) 23,413 3,234 819 --

Flagler College 2,608 -- 629 5

St. Johns River State College 7,503 950 103 --

University of Florida (UF) 52,218 301 8,634 6,336

University of Central Florida (UCF) 68,475 414 13,343 2,749

Florida State University (FSU) 41,005 183 8,791 2,942

Florida A&M (FAMU) 10,021 40 1,258 643

Associate Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

Graduate DegreesEnrollment

Major Colleges and Universities In or Near Jacksonville

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The JAXUSA Partnership is Jacksonville and Northeast Florida’s regional economic

development initiative supporting Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns Counties. Let us know how we can help grow your company in

JacksonvilleandNortheastFloridabycontacting:

Contact JAXUSA Partnership if your company is

Considering an Expansion or Relocation.

Strong data center/colocation

presence

Growing talent pool with

more than 2,000 students

graduating with degrees in

computerscienceandITfields annually

Region’s Fast FACTS:

Jacksonville’s Quality of Life is HARD TO BEAT An Outdoor Enthusiasts’ Playground

NortheastFloridaisknownforitsoutdoorrecreationalopportunities,featuring90milesofbeachesalongtheAtlanticOceanandthemajesticSt.JohnsRiverforboating,fishingandkayaking.Forbes ranked Jacksonville as one of the

20 best cities for summer travel.Jacksonvillealsoboastsmorethan131squaremilesofcity,stateandnationalparks–makingitthelargesturbanparksysteminthenation.

Ninth Best City to ShopForbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the ninth Best U.S. Shopping City. Jacksonville has several great

shopping centers including the newest addition at St. Johns Town Center, an outdoor mall that also features a variety of

high-end dining, nightlife, hotels and residential living options.

World-Class Health CareOur region offers a world-class health care system, home to one of only three Mayo Clinic campuses in the U.S.,

one of six MD Anderson Cancer Center partnerships in the country and several other distinguished area hospitals

and medical research facilities.

Sporting Events for the Whole Family Sports fans can cheer for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jacksonville Jumbo

Shrimp AA baseball team or the Armada FC soccer team. The region also features

more than 85 elite golf courses, including famed THE PLAYERS Stadium Course

at TPC Sawgrass and World Golf Hall of Fame.

Top Arts & Culture DestinationBusiness Insider ranked Jacksonville as the 11th best city for arts and culture. Art lovers will

appreciate the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, and the

Museum of Science and History, as well as the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The area is also

home to several performing arts venues and the world-renowned Jacksonville Symphony.

Top City for RelocatingJacksonville is ranked number 2 in Realtor.com’s New Hot Spot Where Americans Are Moving.

The average commute time to work is only 25 minutes. The average cost of a newly constructed 2,400

squarefoothomeinJacksonvilleisonly$265,289.Ourregionboastsmorethan106“A-rated”schoolswith a proven track record of superior performance.

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Heidi Jameson, Director

904.366.6629 or hjameson@jaxusa.org